National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year. In 2025, it lands on the Wednesday following Memorial Day. And don’t confuse this made-up food holiday with National Cheeseburger Day — because that’s in September.
This is a growing list of deals and freebies for National Hamburger Day 2025.
Note that there is a growing trend among fast food restaurants to make the deals only available through the mobile app, which is often connected to a loyalty program. So you may need the app and an account to redeem the offers below.
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National Hamburger Day deals
We’re in the process of updating for 2025 — please check back soon!
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♦ Universal Joint
In celebration of National Burger Day on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Universal Joint is serving up a FREE smash burger. The offer is good all day long, online or in-person, with no purchase required.
To claim the free smash burger, simply sign up for the UJ Loyalty Program—either in advance online or in-person at any UJ location on May 28.
Read the press release
Participating locations in metro ATL include:
*Decatur (906 Oakview Rd)
*Lawrenceville (181 Pike St)
Image courtesy of Universal Joint
Burger Fi
On May 28th, 2024, get the signature Burger Fi Angus burger for just $3, with the purchase of a Freestyle Beverage.
Dine-in only. You must mention the offer at checkout to receive the deal on May 28 only.
Not valid at the Kennesaw location.
Locations in:
* Peachtree Corners
* Alpharetta
* Lawrenceville
More info here
Wendy’s
From May 28 to June 2, 2024, you can get a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for ONE CENT, when you make any purchase. The offer is only available via the Wendy’s app. Simply add the offer to your mobile order or scan the offer in-restaurant or at the drive-through.
More info
Smashburger
Smashburger is offering up its Double Classic Burger for just $5 on May 28th.
We don’t have Smashburger in Atlanta, but we’re including this deal for any of you who may be traveling for the Memorial Day Weekend and can use the offer in neighboring states, like North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, or Florida.
Find a Smashburger location
Wayback Burgers
Earn a FREE Double Bacon Burger OR Cheesy Burger, by placing three orders of $10 or more through the Wayback Rewards Program.
There are Wayback Burger locations in Chamblee, Covington, and Lawrenceville.
Sonic Drive-In
Through June 2, 2024, Sonic Drive-In is offering 50% off Classic and Master Shakes on the menu — available from 7 p.m. to closing.
More info
Burger King
On National Hamburger Day, Burger King is kicking off a week-long 70th birthday celebration with FREE food every day. On May 28, 2024, enjoy FREE hamburger with a purchase of 70¢ or more.
Find more BK daily deals this week
Johnny Rockets
After entering, you will receive a coupon for $5 off a Pepsi Float beverage with any burger purchase.
McDonald’s
Check out McDonald’s app on May 28th for an announcement that day, or any other.
Also, McDonald’s is offering FREE FRIES on Fridays in 2024, with any $1 purchase.
Shake Shack
From now through June 26, 2024, Shake Shack is offering a FREE shake (any size!) for online orders placed between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Find more details here.
